#UKCO2025
There’s only one week left to get your abstract in for #UKCO2025! Details 👇
Calling all researchers, clinicians and public health professionals! Abstract submissions for #UKCO2025 will close on the 6th May. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your research and contribute to the UK's leading obesity conference.

Submit here: buff.ly/9sDdCEm
April 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Professor @johnspeakman4.bsky.social sharing insights on macronutrient impacts on dietary intake in mice and humans.

#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Professor Louisa Ells and Mr Ken Clare discuss the value of involving those with lived experience of obesity in research.

“Nothing about us, without us”.

#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Delegates arriving in Aberdeen as #UKCO2025 kicks off!
September 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Professor Nicola Heslehurst opening #UKCO2025 with a warm welcome.
September 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📢 A quick reminder that registration is now open for the 2025 UK Congress on Obesity!

🗓️ We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen on the 10th-11th September.

To learn more: tinyurl.com/4a9fs67v
To register: tinyurl.com/ukco2025
#UKCO2025
March 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
📢 Applications now open for the #UKCO2025 Early Career Researcher Event!

🧠 Career talks
🛠️ Transferable skills workshops
🤝 Network with fellow ECRs in obesity research
🎤 5 brilliant speakers
Spaces are limited—apply by 19 May!

🔗 Learn more & apply: shorturl.at/XoYfe
April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the UK Congress on Obesity is now open! 🧑‍💼
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen for packed 2-day programme full of talks, symposia and networking opportunities #UKCO2025
Link to register: tinyurl.com/ukco2025
March 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🗓️ Save the date for our UK Congress on Obesity taking place in Aberdeen on 10th and 11th September 2025
Abstract submission and registration is opening later this month!
#UKCO2025
February 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations to Professor John Wilding on winning the ASO Honorary Fellowship Award.

In his presentation, Professor Wilding discussed different pharmacotherapy approaches to support weight reduction and other health outcomes.

#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📣 We’re now on Instagram!

Follow @aso_obesity for our updates on obesity science, policy, education & the UK’s leading obesity conference #UKCO2025.

Find us across platforms:

📸 Instagram: @aso_obesity

LinkedIn: Association for the Study of Obesity

X: @UK_ASO
August 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
⏰ 4 days to go!

Haven’t submitted your #UKCO2025 abstract yet? There’s still time - but don’t leave it too late!

🗓️ New deadline: 11 May, midnight
🎤 Oral, poster, 3MT, rapid fire
🧠 All career stages welcome

🔗 shorturl.at/zgX0i
Still working on your #UKCO2025 abstract? Good news, the deadline’s been extended!

🗓️ New deadline: 11 May, midnight
🎤 Oral, poster, 3MT & rapid fire
🧠 Open to all career stages
📍 Aberdeen | 10-11 Sept

Submit here ➡️ shorturl.at/zgX0i
May 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📣 We are proud to spotlight one of our Member-Led Symposium sessions at #UKCO2025:

The role of psychological intervention in treatment for obesity

👥 Speakers include: Dr. Lily Hawkins, Giulia Spaltro, Caitlin Cavallucci and Ann Vincent.

📅 11 Sept | Aberdeen

Register here: shorturl.at/5q2EM
July 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📢 Reminder: Applications are open for the UKCO 2025 Early Career Researcher (ECR) Event 🎓

Taking place on 9 Sept in Aberdeen, just before #UKCO2025. Open to PhDs, postdocs & early career professionals.

Apply now - places are limited bit.ly/3Ey6Iuv
April 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📣 Proud to spotlight one of our four Member-Led Symposium sessions at #UKCO2025!

🧠 The MapMe Study – a low-intensity intervention in the NCMP.

📅 11 Sept | Aberdeen
🔔 Early bird registration open until 30th June.

Register here: shorturl.at/5q2EM
June 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
⏰Just 11 days left to secure your early bird registration for #UKCO2025

📅 10–11 Sept - Aberdeen

Theme: Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical & Public Health Practice

Two days of evidence, insight & collaboration await.

🔗 Early bird closes 30 June
Register here:
shorturl.at/5q2EM
June 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Powerful discussions in our multidisciplinary symposium at #UKCO2025:

💬 Weight stigma
🧠 Psychological wellbeing around bariatric surgery
🤰 Fertility & pregnancy in people living with obesity
✈️ Medical tourism and its implications

Real lives, real impact
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As #UKCO2025 comes to a close, we would like to thank all delegates, speakers and lived experience representatives for their engagement and contributions to this year’s conference.

We hope you can join us in Sheffield next year!

#UKCO2026
September 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are pleased to share our member-led symposium at #UKCO2025 titled 'A multidisciplinary approach to current issues in weight management'.

🎙️ Chair: Dr. Kevin Deans
🔊 Session speakers include: Fiona Campbell, Kevin A Deans, Alice McGregor and Sophia Robertson
May 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Claire Hislop, our Organisational Lead for Food & Physical Activity, is attending the UK Obesity Congress tomorrow to deliver a joint plenary with colleagues from @fsscot.bsky.social and @scottishgov.bsky.social on 'Working towards a healthier food environment for Scotland.' 🍎

#UKCO2025
Delegates arriving in Aberdeen as #UKCO2025 kicks off!
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Pleased to share our member-led symposium at #UKCO2025:
Improving healthy & sustainable food choices in retail – evidence from the FIO Food Project
📅 10 Sept, 11:15am
🎙️Chair: Prof. Charlotte Hardman
🧑‍🏫Speakers: Emma Hunter, Emma Wilkins, Hannah Greatwood & Marta Lonnie
May 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations to Dr Louisa Herring, winner of the ASO Best Practice Award for her service evaluation of Steps4Health.

Steps4Health is a tool that aims to promote physical activity in adults living with severe obesity, which increased steps by 974 steps per day.

#UKCO2025
September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our next #UKCO2025 speaker announcement is for Louisa Ells and @kenclare.bsky.social who will be sharing their experience in & impact of the voice of lived experience in obesity research 🗣️
They will share examples of projects underpinned by lived experience such as ReMission & ENCHANCE 🧑‍💼
February 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#UKCO2025 Member-Led Symposium Submissions are open — deadline for proposals 31 March 2025.

Share your one-pager outlining your proposed symposium, including speakers and talk titles. 

@ukaso.bsky.social
UKCO 2025 Member-Led Symposium Submissions
Welcome to the submission portal for the UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2025 Member-Led Symposium Proposals.
cconline.eventsair.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Another interesting and informative session on the impacts of food environments on choice, health, inequalities and the economy.

#UKCO2025
September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM